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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 865.05 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 865.05 and 230.30 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 865.05 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/865.05 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 865.05 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 199,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,221.02/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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